Gembrook
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Gembrook is a charming rural township at the edge of Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, renowned for its heritage Puffing Billy Railway, inviting scenery, and welcoming community spirit. With easy access to nature reserves and delicious cafes, it's the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway or day trip from Melbourne.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
2,559
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.95°, 145.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,395
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
859 mm
Internet Speed
104 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.